How to pronounce disablism
Say it like dih-SAY-buh-lih-zum. Disablism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- dih
- SAY
- buh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disablism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disablism
American and British speakers say disablism in essentially the same way: /dɪˈseɪbəlɪzəm/ in the US and /dɪˈseɪbəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SAY-buh-lih-zum.
What does disablism mean?
- Synonym of ableism.
Where does disablism come from?
From disable + -ism.
Words that rhyme with disablism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disablism.
Questions about saying disablism
How do you pronounce disablism?
Say dih-SAY-buh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈseɪbəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /dɪˈseɪbəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disablism?
Disablism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: dih · SAY · buh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say disablism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈseɪbəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /dɪˈseɪbəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.